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Freestyle downhill biking causing a stir at Steamboat's Creekside Trail
The overall message from the mess that has become of the Creekside Trail at Steamboat Ski Area is that everyone is frustrated and eager, both at the same time.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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Stories of survival sow hope at Steamboat Relay For Life
Event raises $122,274 for research for cancer
More than 100 cancer survivors were honored and celebrated at the fifth annual Relay For Life on Friday night at the Steamboat Springs High School track. The event, during which 380 participants walked around the track for 14 hours, raised $122,274 for the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
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by Nicole Inglis
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Stories
Steamboat's junior baseball team falls to Grand Junction, 9-3
The Steamboat Springs Junior baseball team, made up of 13- and 14-year-old players dropped its opening game of the state tournament Saturday, losing 9-3 to Grand Junction.
Little League Majors lose in opening round of state
The Steamboat Springs Little League Majors team lost in the opening round of the state tournament on Saturday, falling, 12-0, to Academy.
Steamboat's Legion baseball team wins 2 at tournament
Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team beat Summit, 5-3, and Middle Park, 13-10 and the district tournament Saturday
The Record for July 23
The Record for July 23
Jail Report for July 17 to 23
Jail Report for July 17 to 23
Rick Akin: Government creates problems
I have represented businesses for more than 25 years, and I can tell you that in my experience when the government sets out to regulate a new area or revamp existing regulation, the appropriate question is not, “Will they mess it up?” but, “How will they mess it up?”
Pat Waak: Wall Street reform protects consumers
This week, President Barack Obama signed a landmark law that affects the lives of every Coloradan: Wall Street reform. For some reason, the media only has given passing attention to this historic legislation. It seems that with other more sensational events competing for space, we did not get the full force of what this action will mean for us.
Ulrich Salzgeber: Thanks, Andy Wirth
As we say farewell to Andy Wirth, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize and celebrate everything that Andy has done for Steamboat Springs.
Jan Kaminski: Phone found
Hey you kids, who the heck taught you how to do the right thing? You found a Horizons Specialized Services client’s cell phone in the park and actually called the home phone number and left a message where it could be located.
Our View: Respecting the Yampa
Under clear blue skies and temperatures that hovered in the mid-80s, hundreds of tubers — visitors and locals alike — floated down the city stretch of the Yampa River on Saturday. And by the looks of it, most of them had a truly good time.
Steamboat briefs: McCoy fire receives donation from class
Chief Brita Horn, of Rock Creek, Fire Department returned in June from a six-day comprehensive class of Leadership and Administration at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md., with a $500 donation and a plaque.
Next month’s ‘Lance Ride’ serves up huge adventure in Steamboat
The first and last things to know about the Continental Divide Trail is that it’s huge. Massive. Simply epic. In one 18-mile variation, it contains everything a Rocky Mountain mountain biker could hope for — steep climbs and sharp descents, boulder-strewn singletrack and rock-hopping creek crossings.
Joel Reichenberger: Catching on
The fly ball has been my white whale — the object of many a childhood memory, most of which still bring about a grimace. The worst was when I was about 11 years old. I was playing for our town’s kid pitch baseball team, holding down right field.
Stories of survival sow hope at Steamboat Relay For Life
Event raises $122,274 for research for cancer
More than 100 cancer survivors were honored and celebrated at the fifth annual Relay For Life on Friday night at the Steamboat Springs High School track. The event, during which 380 participants walked around the track for 14 hours, raised $122,274 for the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
Lake Village lots in Hayden head back to market
Lake Village subdivision was mired in liens, bankruptcies for 3 years
Nearly three years after construction liens brought progress at Hayden’s Lake Village subdivision to an abrupt halt, 72 building lots on the town’s south side are back on the market for a combined $2 million.
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for July 25
Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for July 25
Real Estate transactions for July 16 to 22, 2010
Routt County real estate transactions for the week of July 16 to 22, 2010
On the Market: 7 baths and 7 miles of wiring at rural home
When Colorado Group Realty hosts its annual Parade of Homes timed with the Wine Festival at Steamboat on Aug. 7, regular guys and gals in Steamboat will have a rare chance to tour an 11,823-square-foot contemporary rural home.
Freestyle downhill biking causing a stir at Steamboat's Creekside Trail
The overall message from the mess that has become of the Creekside Trail at Steamboat Ski Area is that everyone is frustrated and eager, both at the same time.
Results from Saturday's Spring Creek Memorial run in Steamboat Springs
Results from Saturday's Spring Creek Memorial run in Steamboat Springs.
Steamboat Springs High School: A tennis dynasty
Boys and girls teams dominate regional titles
One year constitutes a good start. Back-to-back good years can be the prelude to dominance. But what the Steamboat Springs High School girls and boys tennis teams have accomplished during the past decade or so are the things dynasties are made of.
Results from Saturday's matches at the Steamboat Summer Tennis Championships
2010 STA Summer Championships results from Saturday's matches.
John F. Russell: Verne’s reality is a good one
If you watch college football or basketball, you probably are pretty familiar with Verne’s voice. If you’ve ever watched the Masters, the PGA Championships or any other high-profile round of golf, you’ve probably heard his one-of-a-kind belly laugh.
Study shows hotel potential for Hayden
$10,000 USDA grant helps analyze viability of lodging in Hayden
Stefanus Nijsten doesn’t see Hayden as a bedroom community for Steamboat Springs and Craig. Instead, he sees potential. That potential, Nijsten said, includes growth, new business, more jobs and increased revenue for the town. And the catalyst, Nijsten said, is the development of a hotel in Hayden.
City, county readying for cuts
Tightening planned again as 2011 budget season approaches
City and county governments are tightening their belts so much they might have to punch some new holes in the straps. Routt County and Steamboat Springs officials are, again, planning for additional cuts as they get to work on 2011 budgets amid a persistently down economy.
Pilot Office Outfitters closes retail space, turns focus to Internet sales
Office sales now online only
Drivers may be surprised when they cruise down Lincoln Avenue and see the office and art supplies that lined the windows of Pilot Office Outfitters for decades replaced by contemporary art and antique European furniture. The store recently eliminated the retail floor and leased the space at 1025 Lincoln Ave.
Business File: Dixson, Young earn promotions at First National Bank
First National Bank of the Rockies has announced new positions for Greg Dixson, of Steamboat Springs, and Todd Young. Dixson, who works in the bank’s Steamboat office, has been appointed executive vice president and chief credit administrator. He’ll manage credit practices for all FNBR locations.
Yampa Valley Autism Program in Steamboat celebrates new home
Steamboat Springs nonprofit group to offer new programs and therapy sessions for growing client base
Lu Etta Loeber, executive director of the Yampa Valley Autism Program, has expanded services during the past year as its client base continues to grow. On Thursday, Loeber cut the ribbon to the organization’s new home in downtown Steamboat Springs.
New beetle-killed pine benches give Soroco students a place to gather
Brad Cooke smoothed out the top of a beetle-killed pine bench Thursday afternoon with an electric sander in the wood shop at Soroco High School. The high school social studies teacher is about 80 hours into building 10 benches, a project he estimated would take 120 hours.
Local Spotlight: Mike Circle
Age: 66 Occupation: Guest services manager for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. Place of birth: Burbank, Calif.
Hayden Reader of the Week: Angel Valdez
Hayden Public Library enthusiastically announces Angel Valdez as its sixth Reader of the Week.
Class Notes: 3 Routt County natives graduate from Fort Lewis
Chelsea Bonfiglio, of Oak Creek, and Phillip Astein and Leslie Perkings, of Steamboat Springs, graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango in May.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden Town Talk for July 25
Hayden Town Talk for July 25
